Anorexia is not eating food and a fear of gaining weight. Bulimia is purging foods after having eaten for fear of gaining weight. Both these and other eating disorders are extremely dangerous and have some of the highest morbidity rates of any mental illness.
There are residential or inpatient programs for those experiencing eating disorders to reside in a more controlled environment during their recovery.
Treatment for an eating disorder will address symptoms, medical consequences, and all factors that contribute to or maintain the eating disorder. Typically treatment will be provided by a treatment team and consist of psychotherapy and nutrition counseling while also addressing any co-occurring mental health or medical issues related to the eating disorder.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Eating Disorders
I have 11+ years of experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and family systems. My treatment approach is based on the belief that most people desire to make improvements in their lives and overcome hurdles that keep them stuck. I tend to see the best in people, focusing on their strengths, and assisting them in pulling out and expanding their own internal resources and abilities. ...
Good for you! If you are reading this, you have taken a first step and are seeking help & support! We all go through seasons of pain and stress in our lives. Looking at ourself and our relationships with a safe person can bring insight, awareness, change and freedom. If you are looking for hope and help in moving through the challenges you are facing, call today! You don’t have to walk alone....
Do you feel like your stress is holding you back? What if you were able to handle the stress of day to day life better? Do you feel like it is time for a change and just need someone to help guide you towards change and growth? I can help. Finding purpose and meaning in life is what I strive towards when working with clients. Through multiple years of experience working with individuals struggl...
Hello There, and thanks for visiting my page! If you've ended up here, you are in the early stages of creating positive change in your life, and living your best life. You deserve that. I would be honored if you chose to include me in your journey. Let me take a moment to introduce myself: I am the owner and provider of Nicole Lee Rocha, LMHC, LLC, and am enthusiastic and passionate about...
NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS “Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.” - Carl Jung. The philosophy that guides my approach as a clinical psychologist is the unwavering belief that people have limitless potential to heal and grow. My hope for those with whom I work is increased self-awareness, enriched relationships, deeper emotional engagement,...
Living with depression is like living with thick fog that rolls into your life and affects everything meaningful in its path. It changes everything about you … how you think, feel and function in daily activities. It may have even started interfering with your ability to work, study, eat, sleep, and enjoy life. The people close to you probably have noticed, but they don’t know how to help you, ...
I think that in many ways, mainstream culture opposes our aliveness. Our belonging suffers because of the narrow boxes prescribed to us. If you feel stunted, stuck, or like you can't get it together, I don't believe there is anything wrong with you; I believe that you've adapted to a context. As an embodiment-based, relational therapist with a neurobiological lens, I am here to help in the...
I work exclusively with teens, young adults and their families. I specialize in helping young people create fulfilling lives, that they want to live. Symptoms addressed might include: depressed mood, anxiety, impulsivity, irritability, perfectionism, intense emotional outbursts or emotional withdrawal, self-injurious acts, substance misuse, disordered eating and suicidal thoughts. These problem...
Erin Swinney is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, families, and couples. The driving force in Erin’s clinical perspective is a commitment to instilling hope and confidence in the individuals she meets. Erin obtained a MS in Counseling and Clinical Health Psychology from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Her training ...
Acacia Counseling and Wellness is a leading provider of outpatient, university mental health support. We specialize in providing high quality mental health services to university students, faculty and staff, as well as the greater community. Our office is conveniently located near UC Santa Cruz, and our therapists are trained across a variety of issues and modalities. We also now provide...
When depression or anxiety take over and loneliness sets in, it is understandable to feel hopeless. Sometimes even relationships can lead to unhappiness. In therapy we will work to address these issues. Therapy is a journey of learning about your past and present self. This self-exploration helps open the doors to a fulfilling and meaningful life. I work with clients to help them understand the...
As the ironic statement goes, the struggle is real! We all have struggles, hurts, brokenness, and difficult situations we are trying to manage... Sometimes we can't manage these things on our own. We may need guidance, a sounding board, a mediator to help us gain a different perspective. Whether it's an individual, marriage, or family issue there is help around the corner, light at the end of t...
Life is ever-changing and evolving in manifold ways. We all go through life changes and unforeseen roadblocks that create imbalance within our minds. It is quite empowering to seek out help when our inner self wants to “talk” and respect that need. This is where I come in as a vessel of support to aide in your journey of knowing your inner self and what challenges or changes you might be going...
Through the lens of Bowen Systems Theory I work towards providing insight and awareness into the emotional process that we often find ourselves intensely reacting from. Building on that insight and awareness, decreasing the emotional reactivity while increasing calmer and more rational choices. Looking at our emotional patterns to better understand them allows us then to think in a way that can...
You 100% deserve a rich and meaningful life. I also know that anxiety, depression, fear, and painful past experiences can make this feel like an impossibility. Our brains can be pretty loud sometimes; You’ve been worrying about the future. You’ve been dwelling on the past. You have that little voice inside constantly pointing out mistakes and how you're not good enough. Your own brain is...
